How Do You Care For The Extraction Of A Tooth?
Tooth extraction is a minor surgical procedure. Odds are that your teen will have to get their wisdom teeth extracted at some point. The care of the extraction afterwards is an important part of the procedure. This will be home care that you should know a few things about to handle it properly. They are not complicated procedures but important ones and these steps will help you and your child to do the best job possible to promote ultimate healing for a few days after the extraction. Anesthetics will be administered at the dentist office before the procedure and the mouth will remain numb for awhile varying on the type of anesthetic received. Be careful not to bite your cheek, lip or tongue while numb. The numbness will subside in a few hours and a pain medication will be given for you to take while recuperating at home. The trick is to not let the pain get ahead of you. Take your medication as directed on a regular basis to avoid a painful recovery. Medication may also be given to pre
